GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
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piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
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sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink